nev Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Going to add my two cents here... the top hat is taken at a speed that works brilliantly for the ride. You've just had a 100kmh launch out of a building, and to arrive on the top hat after 2 seconds of arguably the most intense coaster experience in Australia - it's nice to have a couple of seconds to either a) take in the view, b) take a breath from the screaming or c) work out how you're going to get out of that dirty underwear before you get back to the station. I don't think I'd want to rip over the top hat on this ride, because the next three hills all have so much intense airtime that you certainly don't feel like you're missing out on anything. As djrappa and the others have said, you rip over the top of the smaller hills and its an amazing feeling. Bear in mind that Superman's bunny hills are COMPACT but still easily as high as hill coming out of Stealth, so any feeling is dramatically magnified. Add that to the fact that the first bunny hill's exit sees you ripping into a (seemingly tiny) hole to go back through the building and you've already got the makings of a pretty amazing ride. The only thing I can fault Superman on is the half-arsed attempt at the pre-launch theming - it's passable but not outstanding. Other than that... it's an incredibly re-rideable, thrilling ride that really is worth riding. After riding Speed Monster and Kanonen on the UK trip, I can honestly say that Superman has a better launch and layout than any of them, and coupled with the pre-launch stuff, the tunnel and cool bunny hills it really does put it in my top 10. Cheers Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterguy618 Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 I think the americans are just jealous, that's why their bashing this awesome intamin! Why would we be jealous when we have MF, SROS at SFNE, Storm Runner, Xcelerator, Kingda Ka, TTD, El Toro etc!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Because we have kangaroos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 ^ On runways? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nev Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 ^ Only in those sleepy country towns like the Gold Coast and Brisbane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 you gotta love that little superman pushing the train on the rear car! thats a nice touch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nev Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 ^ There's a cool thing that's supposed to work with that... The story of the ride begins with you taking a normal trip (albeit in full OTSRs) on the Metropolis subway. In the station, there are rubber doors designed to close immediately behind the last carriage which hide the Superman figure behind the train, so it looks like there is only the coaster train in front of you. The figure is obviously there during the dark ride section, but riders can't look back to see him. When you return to the unload station, another set of doors again mask Superman when riders leave the train. Therefore, the only time Superman is visible is when he's pushing the train to safety around the outside part of the track... ... Pretty neat idea hey? I'm sure when Movie World actually get those doors working on a day to day basis it'll look as good as its designed to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECZenith Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 LMAO slick, but we all know the real reason why we Americans are jealous of Aussies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Sabo Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 The ride looks like it is quite a rush. From the video POV anyway. I like the added touches of the Superman character at the back of the train and how the ride looks like it explodes from the building. I sure wouldn't mind having one in my backyard. In reference to some of the posts about it being 'slow' over the tophat.....who cares, I think it adds character to the ride experience and it sort-of adds to the anticipation of what's ahead. * Random thought: To bad CP had to remove the rear spoiler and tire special effects on TTD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 LMAO slick, but we all know the real reason why we Americans are jealous of Aussies... Totally. Vegemite is delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfie Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 That ride looks like so much fun! ...too bad it's in Australia I think that you all that are trying to find bad things about the ride are just jealous. Face it - it's a great ride which has more to it than just: FAST! Up up up to 480 feet.... DOWN DOWN DOWN over a HILL and into the BRAKES! <- WOW!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECZenith Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 I, for one, am glad this one is in Australia, I have family in the USAF stationed in Woomera (sp?) and they finally get to ride a good coaster. At one point, my cousin Jake's favorite coaster was the SLC at Warner Bros. WHAT?!?!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downunder Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 The sad thing was that the SLC at movie world would have been arguably the best coaster in australia before superman escape opened, and that's not saying it's any good. Here's my oz top ten, other than superman escape it's sad: 1. Superman Escape - awesome rocket. 2. Lethal Weapon - custom SLC, least worst of that type. 3. Tower of Terror - Intamin reverse free fall like at SFMM, ho hum. 4. Cyclone - tamest arrow looper ever. 5. Scooby Doo - indoor wild mouse, great theming, a really good ride, ok coaster. 6. Corkscrew - ancient arrow corkscrew. ...it just gets to pathetic after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maliboomer Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 I, for one, am glad this one is in Australia, I have family in the USAF stationed in Woomera (sp?) and they finally get to ride a good coaster. At one point, my cousin Jake's favorite coaster was the SLC at Warner Bros. WHAT?!?!?!?! Coomera? That's where Dreamworld is, lol. And now I have the word womb in my head. *shudders* Slick, Australians are very friendly with their kangaroos, aren't they . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nev Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Woomera = Air Force base town in South Australia. Lots of Kangaroos, not many theme parks. Miles away from anywhere - Adelaide is the closest town - which makes it even further away from anywhere even mildly interesting. Coomera = Where Dreamworld is in Queensland. Not as many Kangaroos, but more theme parks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 ^ Only in those sleepy country towns like the Gold Coast and Brisbane Yeah, I'll remember that for when I'm riding Superman Escape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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